Agri-Business
Take-home grocery sales in Ireland increased by 5.5% over the four weeks to September 6, 2026, compared to the same period last year.
Tayto, Brennans and Avonmore are among the top 10 most popular brands for Irish shoppers, according to the Checkout Top 100 Brands for 2026.
Beef
A new report on red meat retail performance in the UK has shown that red meat volumes have declined 1.5% year-on-year.
Farmgate and retail beef prices are linked - but falls in farmgate prices can take time to appear on supermarket shelves.
N.Ireland
The UFU has called on major retailers to “ensure that the ongoing rise in production costs is fairly reflected across the supply chain”.
British retailer Tesco has indicated that the Middle East is generating some uncertainty over its profit margin for next year.
Dairy
Musgrave announced that prices on SuperValu and Centra own-brand Irish butter and milk products will be reduced tomorrow (Friday, March 27).
Pig/Poultry
Monaghan-based Connolly’s Eggs, a free-range producer, has announced a new partnership with Marks & Spencer (M&S).
As the price difference between beef and lamb continues to narrow, shoppers are "beginning to change their buying habits", according to the AHDB.
Consumer spend on beef from retailers increased by 10.8% in the UK in the 12 weeks to November 30, according to the AHDB.
Three organisations representing the licensed agricultural merchants and retail sector in Ireland are forming an alliance.
Tesco said the performance of fresh food has driven "strong volume growth" in the Republic of Ireland with continued market share gains.
Rural Life
Consumers are being called on to look for relevant food quality and assurance logos when they go shopping for their Christmas dinner.
Aldi Ireland has announced a new €125 million contract with supplier Dawn Meats, worth €25 million annually over the next five years
British retailer Marks & Spencer reported a profit before tax of £360.2 million for the first half of 2023, driven by a surge in food sales.
James Byrne, the current marketing manager in the Retail and eCommerce divisions of Glanbia, will take up a new role within Retail Excellence.
Irish brands have proven they can compete with global giants, with products from Avonmore, Brennans and Tayto popular choices.
